Texas Centennial Plans Urge Trans Pecos Involvement
The article urges Pecos and nearby towns in the Trans-Pecos to unite for observances and attractions to attract tourists during the 1936 Texas Centennial celebrations and promote their region as a must see within the state. It stresses early planning to capture tourist traffic and designate a primary headquarters city for the event.
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Jallas
Houston
San Antonio
Pecos
Texas
trans-Pecos
Election odds and county results teased by staff writer
The San Angelo Standard notes an upcoming election Saturday with county predictions of about 1300 votes, a decline of around 200 from the first primary. Hunter is forecast to win Reeves county, the state race looks very close with jdunter ahead by over 10 000 votes, and Woodward McCraw is seen in a tight race with McCraw likely victorious.
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Hunter
Jdunter
Woodward-McCraw
McCraw
West Texan
Woodward
Reeves
Ed Doty
Hollis Smith
W. W. McCutcheon Jr
Clyde Bradford
John A. Haley
Toyah
J. J. Pope
R. ©. Carothers
Weather prophet Regan predicts rain by 11
BN Regan, a ice business man and politician, forecasts rain for Wednesday afternoon. He notes a southern sky reading and claims it will rain before 11 o clock that evening. It rains at 12 o'clock, he jokes, noting it was El Paso time with an alibi.
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BN Regan
Lce
Ken
el Paso
Hubbs Return From Trip to New Mexico
Mr and Mrs Barney Hubbs welcomed home their son Billy Hart who returned Tuesday night from a two week ration trip to New Mexico. They visited Mule Creek Hillsboro and El Paso including hot dry conditions with scarce water for consumption bumped by heat.
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Barney Hubbs Land
Billy Hart
New Mexico
Mule Creek
M. M
Hillsboro
N. M
el Paso
Barney
Mrs H H Johnson Called to Corsicana for Ill Sister
Mrs H H Johnson travels to Corsicana this week due to the serious illness of her sister Lena Mae Bonner. Bonner has served as a dietitian in Dallas Public Schools for about five or six years.
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H. H. Johnson
Corsicana
Lena Mae Bonner
Miss Benner
Dallas
Groesbeck Visitors Tour Carlsbad Caverns Trip
Mrs W A Bowder and son Jack Mrs John Butler and son John and Mrs John W Smith of Groesbeck visit Mr and Mrs Pop Biggs Mr and Mrs Kyle Biggs and Mr and Mrs Wilmer Hamilton. The party made the trip through Carlsbad Caverns Friday.
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W. A. Bowder
Jack
John Butler
John
John W. Smith
Groesbeck
Pop” Biggs
Kyle Biggs
Wilmer Hamilton
Carlsbad Caverns
Mr and Mrs John L Doll Visit Houston on Weekend Trip
Mr and Mrs John L Doll made a business trip to Houston last Saturday and Sunday, traveling for professional engagements and meetings with local partners.
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John L. Doll
Houston
Toyah man faces action on business trip
BE B Daniels Jr of Toyah was in town on business Thursday when an incident occurred prompting local officials to respond.
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BE. B. Daniels Jr
Toyah
Vote Urged On Pecos Water Bond Issue
Citizens of Pecos are urged to vote August 30 on issuing 242000 in water bonds to finance a soft water system and municipal water plant ownership. Polls at the courthouse open 8 am to 6 pm with a short ballot and absentee ballots available via City Clerk Earl Easier total.
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Pecos
PWA
Earl
Monahans Man Beaten in Afary Fight Leaves Man Injured
George Pitlon of Monahans is hospitalized in Pecos with a fractured skull after a Saturday night affray in Monahans. Dillon, found Sunday unconscious near the railroad, is reported to recover. FEF. W. Free and Fannie Brown are held on assault to murder charges.
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George Pitlon
Monahans
Pecos
Dillon
Mona
Hans. Fef. W. Free
Fannie Brown
2900 Acres Leased In Loving County
A lease for 2200 acres in northern Loving County was filed by David Rumsy and others to Continental Oil Co of Delaware. The land, known as the T and P railroad land, lies in Blocks 56 57 and 58 and involved a $16 sum. A wildcat well is being drilled nearby by local men, drawing interest from oil operators in the area.
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Loving County
David Rumsy
Continental, OU Co
Delaware
T & P Railroad
Continental Oil Co
Thieves Take Large Leather Gin Belt From Electric Gin
Thieves broke into the Electric Gin a few nights ago and made off with a large leather belt used in the ginning machinery. The belt, valued at about $200, has not been recovered and no trace of the robbers has been found.
Wilson Admits Slaying Widow on Texas Pacific Train
Wilson, identified by clues in a Pecos tourist room, wrote an eight page confession to killing Mrs. Irene DeBolt, a Cleveland widow, last November on a Texas Pacific Railway train en route to El Paso. He traveled to Port of Spain, Trinidad for arrest, denied identity until extradited, and claims the fight began after persistent nagging during a westward trip. He faces trial likely at Van Horn.
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Arthur CC, Wilson
Irene DeBolt
Cleveland
Texas Pacific Railway Co
el Paso
Fort Worth
Wilson
Arti
Texas
West
van Horn
Abilene
Scouts Enjoy Water Carnival in Midland Buffalo Trail Meet
The annual Boy Scout water carnival in Midland drew scouts from the Buffalo Trail Council with Midland taking first in the swim meet at 140 points, Barstow second, Pecos third. Individual stars included Jack Oxlesby, Paul Floyd, Claire Wicker, Jilly Cole Roberson, and Jerry Files.
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Pecos Troop
Midland
Barstow
Pecos
Jack Ox¢lesby
Paul Floyd
Claire Wicker
Jilly Cole Roberson
Jerry Files
Irby Lloyd Dyer
Woodrow Echols
Lions Vote To Aid On Grid Stadium
The Pecos Lions club voiced strong support at a Wednesday luncheon for securing a 42 stadium for Pecos High football. They pledged to raise at least $400 by selling advertising on the stadium stand.
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Lions
Pecos Lions
Brandon
Pecos High
May Help Ranchers May Help Ranchers
County Agent Ted Johnston pressed for quick aid to drouth stricken ranchers by seeking a meeting with Grover Hill Amarillo drouth director to assess extreme drought impact, inspect ranges and wintering places, and secure government help. no reply yet. A similar request was sent to Adam Johnson state relief administrator last week, but was denied.
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Amarillo
Adam Johnson
Com
Red Bluff Dam Grant Delayed By Washington Officials
Payment of the first requisition for the Red Bluff dam was delayed in Washington for the week of August 27 as PWA routine processing slowed. A letter authorizing the $345,000 payment to the Federal Reserve Bank at Flaso is expected early next week. District directors advertised bids for lake concessions including garage, amusement hall, bath house, and store, with bids to director Luke Snelson.
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Red Bluff
Washington
PWA
J. E. Starley
Federal Reserve Bank
Flaso
Luke Snelson
Heat Prostration at Mentone Affects Local Youth
Mentone reports heat related illness when nine year old Murtz Savage son of W I Savage collapsed after an evening of ball playing. He walked home then grew seriously ill but recovered completely within twelve hours, leaving his family relieved.
Makes Home Here Miss Alene Williams Moves to Pecos
Miss Alene Williams of Van Court Texas has moved to Pecos and plans to live with her sister Mrs Earl Whitten ton at the Sam Prewitt apartment on South Cypress Street. County Judge and Mrs Woolfolk returned Monday from a week in El Paso reporting a fine time.
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Alene Wiliams
van Court
Texas
Pecos
Earl Whittenton
Mr. Whittenston
Sam Prewit
South Cypress Street
Pecos Water Praised By Early Settlers
T J Sisk of Pecos and his wife testify that Pecos water cooks better than any between Van Horn and Big Spring. Sisk, a 43 year Pecos resident and former railroad man, says he has cooked with and used water across the region and finds Pecos water superior.
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Pecos
Big Spring
van Horn
Reeves Ward County Cotton Farmers to Receive Government Aid
Government cash is being distributed to Reeves and Ward counties cotton farmers as payment for reduced crops. County agent Ted Johnston said checks arrive daily and growers are notified on receipt. Exemption certificates under the Bankhead Act are nearly complete. farm measurements for compliance certification near completion. Tomorrow August 25 is the deadline to apply for exertion certificates. no applications accepted after.
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Reeves
Ward
Ted Johnston
Johnston
Soft water fest draws 1500 to New City well open house
About 1500 people flocked to the city well south of town Monday for an open house hosted by the city council and local businessmen. Free barbecue drew crowds. water samples and a blackboard exhibit highlighted savings from soft water and no tax lien. Judges and officials spoke in favor of the water supply. expenses were covered by council members Bell and Biges amid strong attendance.
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New City Well
van Havis
Pecos Fire Department
Pecos
Blackboard
J. E. Starley
Jim Caump
Albert Sisk
Young Bell
Bb. PL. Biges
Free Ice Cream at City Pharmacy
Ben Colwell owner of City Pharmacy offers free samples of Sani-Frozen ice cream Friday afternoon between 3 and 5 o clock for children accompanied by a parent. Details are in his circular.
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City Pharmacy
Ben Colwell
Colwell
Retailers Beat Wholesalers 13 7 in Softball Clash
The Retailers defeated the Wholesalers 13 to 7 in a Thursday night softball game. Pitchers King and Morrison worked for the Retailers with Pritchett catching, while Sharp and Woodruff toed the rubber for the Wholesalers facing Paul Morrison.
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King and Morrison
Pritchett
Sharp and Woodruff
Paul Morrison
Breen Family Leaves for Cambridge Amid Illness News
G. G. Breen and his family departed Thursday for Cambridge Ohio after word that Breen's brother William Breen was seriously ill there. They expect to stay about two weeks and will return once medical updates allow.
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G. G. Breen
Cambridge
Mr. Breen
William Breen
El Paso Visitors Stay With Judge Woolfolk
Mrs. R. L. Hoover and her children of El Paso arrived Sunday for a week’s visit with Judge and Mrs. J. B. Woolfolk. They plan to return early next week.
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R. L. Hoover
el Paso
J. B. Woolfolk
Isora Brings Back The $150 Saddle
Pecos cowgirl Isora DeRacey rode as Miss Pecos at the Heart Ranch rodeo near Sweetwater last Sunday. She won against West Texas cowgirls and returned with a $150 saddle under Pecos Chamber of Commerce auspices.
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Isora
Sweet
West
Texas
Rain Spreads Across West Texas Area
Heavy rains sweep Pecos region and beyond, easing sweltering heat. Reports show Seminole with inches and McCamey, Andrews, Crane, Midland, Big Spring, Lubbock, Sterling City, Odessa, Lamesa all receiving showers. Fort Stockton and Monahans begin rainfall. Kermit and Wink also report downpours. A potential long-awaited lake-filling downpour appears near.
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Pecos
Northwestern ‘Telephone Co
Seminole
McCamey
Andrews
Crane
Midland
Big Spring
Lubbock
Sterling City
Odessa
Lamesa
Fort Stockton
Monahans
Kermit
Wink
Only One Voting Box For Pecos In Runoff Primary
Reeves county expects about 1400 votes Saturday in the Pecos runoff with one polling place at the courthouse. Officials warn voters to vote early to ease counting and economy as 700 to 900 ballots are anticipated and polls close at 6 pm.
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Pecos
Earl Bell
Victoria Wiese Dies in Carlsbad at 65
Mrs. Victoria M. Wiese, 65, died at St. Frances hospital Carlsbad Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at West Funeral Home Carlsbad with interment in Carlsbad cemetery. She formerly lived in Pecos for several years.
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Victoria M. Wiese
St. Frances Hospital
Carlsbad
West Funeral Home
Wiese
Pecos
Candidates McCutcheon and Bradford Campaign in Pecos
W. W. McCutcheon Jr. of Jeff Davis County and Clyde Bradford of Grandalls, candidates for the legislature, traveled to Pecos this week to campaign.
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W. W. McCutcheon Jr
Jeff Davis County
Clyde Bradford
Grandalls
Pecos
Herbert Barstow Dies on Tuesday in San Antonio Sanitarium
Herbert S Barstow 57 pioneer resident of Barstow son of the man the community was named for died Tuesday night after a brief illness in a San Antonio sanitarium He was born in Providence Rhode Island and helped develop Pecos Valley with his father Funeral services are planned for Saturday morning with burial in Barstow cemetery He is survived by a brother Putnam Barstow and two children Helen 18 in New York and William Spencer 14 camping in Colorado at the time of his death
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Herbert S. Barstow
Barstow
San Antonio
Mr. Barstow
Providence
R. I
Rise
Putnam Barstow
Helen
New York
William Spencer
Colorado
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Port of Spain
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H. P. Davis
Charman
James L. Kincannon
Buffalo Trail Council
Mertzon
Drouth
Drouth-Strick
Mr. Johnston
Grover Hill
Amar
Fom
T. J. Sisk
Albert S'Ask
Ance
Ents
Isora DeRacey
Merce
Balmorhea
Reeves County
Hunter Lead
Victoria Wiese
Herbert Barstow
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